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Lizzy Bennet is embarrassed when she begins to receive attentions from her cousin, Mr. Collins, a foolish, simpering, ridiculous clergyman. He is utterly unswayed by Lizzy鈥檚 lack of interest in return. To Lizzy鈥檚 horror and frustration, Mr. Collins proposes marriage to her. No matter what she says, he does not seem to accept her refusal.
These characters speak with British RP accents.
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START: Lizzy: ...please do excuse me!
She scrambles for the doors; in response, an audible click of a lock being turned. She scrabbles for a moment, then turns, trapped.
Mr. Collins: Your modesty, dear cousin, only adds to your advantages - merits - PERFECTIONS. Such delicacy is most desired in a lady - and indeed, in a -
Lizzy: Mr. Collins, please do not say it.
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END: Lizzy: MR. COLLINS! (Last effort.) I have awful flaws, terrible defects! Indeed, were your friend Lady Catherine to know me, she would find me in every respect ill-qualified!
Mr. Collins: Fears upon fears, my lamb! Your vivacity shall only charm Her Ladyship, especially when tempered with the silence which her rank will excite - awaken - AROUSE!
Hamill, Kate, Pride and Prejudice, Dramatists Play Service, 2017.
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